Answers

Subtract 96/84 from 15/24

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 12/84

15/24 - 96/84 is -29/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   96/84 = 96 × 2/84 × 2 = 192/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/168 - 192/168 = 105 - 192/168 = -87/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/56

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